Wayne Johnson (Wyoming)
Wayne Johnson (b. May 2, 1942) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 6 from 2005 to 2017.
Johnson did not seek re-election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2016.
Johnson served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 9 from 1993 to 2004.
Biography
Johnson earned his B.S. in history from Utah State University in 1969. He went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado in 1970 and a Master in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma in 1973.
Johnson became a consultant for OMEC from 1971 to 1973. He went on to become a library administrator for the State of Wyoming from 1973 to 1989. He also worked as state librarian at this time. Johnson then worked as a planner and grants coordinator for Laramie County from 1989 to 2001. Johnson served as petty officer, third class in the United States Coast Guard from 1960 to 1964.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
| • Transportation and Highways |
| • Joint Transportation and Highways |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
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| • Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Wyoming State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016. Incumbent Wayne Johnson (R) did not seek re-election.
Anthony Bouchard defeated Kym Zwonitzer in the Wyoming State Senate District 6 general election.[2]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Anthony Bouchard |
51.98% | 4,670 | |
| Independent | Kym Zwonitzer | 48.02% | 4,314 | |
| Total Votes | 8,984 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Anthony Bouchard defeated David Zwonitzer and Lindi Kirkbride in the Wyoming State Senate District 6 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Anthony Bouchard |
35.02% | 1,137 | |
| Republican | David Zwonitzer | 34.86% | 1,132 | |
| Republican | Lindi Kirkbride | 30.12% | 978 | |
| Total Votes | 3,247 | |||
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Johnson won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 6. Johnson defeated Anthony Bouchard in the August 21st primary election and defeated William R. Hill (Wyoming Country Party) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Wayne Johnson Incumbent |
75.1% | 5,981 | |
| Country | William Hill | 20.9% | 1,663 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 4% | 317 | |
| Total Votes | 7,961 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Wayne Johnson Incumbent |
50.7% | 1,551 |
| Anthony Bouchard | 49.3% | 1,509 |
| Total Votes | 3,060 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wayne Johnson won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 6.[6]
Wayne Johnson raised $14,185 for his campaign, while Phyllis Sherard raised $16,430.[7]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
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| Wayne Johnson (R)
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6,400 | |||
| Phyllis Sherard (D) | 3,078 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Wayne Johnson (Wyoming) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[8]
Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[9] Johnson received a score of 29% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 25th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Wayne and his wife, Patricia, have two children.[10]
Johnson has also worked as a precinct committeeman for the Laramie County Republican Party since 1992.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- Wyoming state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Wyoming Tribune Eagle endorsement
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Offiial Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2006 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Candidate Contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
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Wyoming Senate District 6 2005–2017 |
Succeeded by Anthony Bouchard (R) |
